Entering Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios puts you right onto Hollywood Boulevard. You get a great view of the giant Sorcerer Mickey's hat and are greeted with your first look at the Studios as a whole as you decide which way to go. However, don't just rush through this entranceway without stopping to take in what's there for you.
Instructions
1. Head straight down the center of the boulevard and take a number of pictures of Mickey's sorcerer's hat, the central iconic staple of this park. If you enter the park at opening time (usually 9:00 a.m., but check park hours on the Disney World website for details), at the base of this hat is where you'll find some of your favorite characters to meet and greet, from Minnie and Pluto to Daisy and Donald Duck.
2. As you journey down the boulevard towards the hat, browse in the various souvenir shops lining the streets around you. Now is a great time to update any souvenirs from this park, as it was just renamed to Hollywood Studios in late January 2008 (the park was formerly known as Disney's MGM Studios).
3. Take a ride through the movies on The Great Movie Ride. Situated behind Mickey's larger than life sorcerer's hat, this journey puts you right in the center of some of your favorite movies from "Alien" and "Tarzan" to "The Wizard of Oz" and "Casablanca." It's a great nostalgic look through the history of major American films.
4. Consider eating at The Hollywood Brown Derby. This sit-down restaurant offers American favorites like steak and seafood, including the signature Brown Derby Cobb salad. Making reservations in advance is the best way to guarantee seating as walk-ins can often be difficult to accommodate during popular meal times.
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